Czech Republic: Grape Market 2025

Grape Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech grape market rose markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by 7.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Grape consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grape Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, grape production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +37.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 50%. Grape production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average grape yield in the Czech Republic totaled X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grape yield increased by +31.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 42%. The grape yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of grapes production in the Czech Republic dropped slightly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1.4%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, leveling off in the following year.

Grape Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, grape exports from the Czech Republic dropped remarkably to X tons, which is down by -47.4% on 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for grape exports from the Czech Republic, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia totaled -8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+27.5% per year) and Germany (+20.8% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapes exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia stood at -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+32.0% per year) and Germany (+22.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Grape imports into the Czech Republic declined to X tons in 2022, reducing by -5.8% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grape imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grape to the Czech Republic, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+7.3% per year) and India (+18.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest grape suppliers to the Czech Republic were Italy ($X), South Africa ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. Peru, the Netherlands, Egypt, Brazil, Germany, Greece, Spain, Chile, Slovakia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +18.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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